Place in Renfrewshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.848, -4.427 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 48 64 |
| Population: | 77,270 |
| Dialling code: | 01505 (Johnstone) |
Paisley in Renfrewshire, Scotland sits on the banks of the River Cart just west of Glasgow and within easy reach of Glasgow Airport. Originally a mill town that grew rapidly during the Industrial Revolution, it retains a compact town centre and the medieval Paisley Abbey, which anchors a long local history alongside the distinctive Paisley paisley motif that symbolises its textile heritage.
Today Paisley is a mix of cultural regeneration and everyday commerce: the refurbished Paisley Museum and a campus of the University of the West of Scotland sit alongside shops, civic buildings and ongoing redevelopment projects that aim to renew its economy and celebrate a diverse local community while remaining the administrative heart of Renfrewshire.
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